Automation And Ai Analyst

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking an Automation & AI Analyst to join our Knowledge & Research team in Melbourne or Sydney. You will design, develop and maintain automation for legal templates and AI-enabled solutions that support our lawyers and business teams.

Working under the Senior Knowledge Manager, you will collaborate across Digital, IT and external vendors to deploy practical technologies, including Contract Express, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a legal practice or professional services.
• Strong tech mindset and curiosity about AI.
• Experience with low/no code automation platforms.
• Solid knowledge of Contract Express or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated legal templates.
• Create and support SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps and Power BI solutions.
• Collaborate with lawyers, knowledge professionals and IT to deliver technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and keep deadlines and stakeholders informed.

Skills

Tech mindset

Low/no code automation

AI & emerging tech

Communication

Agile work style

Tools

Contract Express

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

Copilot Agent

Microsoft 365 Power Tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Automation & AI Analyst to join our Knowledge & Research team（which may be extended depending on business need), based in Sydney or Melbourne. In this role, you will help design, develop and maintain legal template automation, knowledge and AI-enabled solutions that support the firm’s legal and business teams. You will work closely with lawyers, knowledge professionals, Digital, IT and external automation and AI vendors to deliver practical, effective technology solutions across the firm.

What you'll do:

Working under the direction of the Senior Knowledge Manager, Systems (Asia Australia) following a prioritised pipeline, the role involves:

• Working with Knowledge Lawyers/Counsel and Leads to design, develop, support and maintain automated legal templates using Contract Express.
• Design, develop, support and maintain SharePoint, Power Automate (flow), Power Apps, Power BI, Copilot Agent solutions.
• Where required, support Knowledge solutions in SharePoint, Power Automate (flow), Power Apps, Power BI and AI platforms
• Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role and, for leaders at any level, this includes adequately supervising and supporting team members to promote a safe and respectful workplace.

What you'll bring:

• 2 years’ experience in a legal practice or professional services business.
• Have a “tech mindset”.
• Grasp the workings of various technologies and use creative and analytical thinking to devise effective ways to utilise technology.
• Experience working with low/no code automation.
• Display readiness to swiftly adapt as technology progresses
• Solid understanding of automation platforms and applied experience using platforms such as Contract Express or similar, as well as Microsoft 365 Power Tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong SharePoint skills.
• Experience with and/or a curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to prioritise.
• Ability to follow and manage deadlines, organise and prioritise tasks.
• High level of personal integrity, initiative, and collegiality with a demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to confidently communicate with other legal and business services professionals and clients
• Ability to work effectively within an agile, activity-based environment

What you can expect from us:

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

Knowledge and Research

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Contract type

Maximum Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.